2026 WLDA AI Summit

October 30, 2026 

New York Stock Exchange

Leading in the Agentic Era

Join us for the 2026 Annual Summit

One day inside the world’s most recognized financial institution, built for the executives setting enterprise AI strategy. Keynotes, panels, and roundtables on agentic AI, governance, and what comes after the pilot phase.

You’ll spend it with CIOs, CDOs, and C-suite leaders from the Fortune 1000 who are running AI at scale, not talking about it in theory.

Date and Time

October 30, 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm

Location

New York Stock Exchange
New York City

WHY ATTEND?

See where enterprise AI is actually headed
Sessions on agentic AI, autonomous workflows, and the systems moving from proof-of-concept to production. You leave with strategy you can use Monday, not slideware.

Sit at the table with your peers
Roundtables and fireside chats with operators solving the same problems you are. The conversations that change your thinking usually happen between sessions.

Learn from the people running it
Keynotes from industry leaders on AI governance, trust, and scaling responsibly across the enterprise.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, CIO & CTO’s, Fortune 1000 Decision Makers

speakers

Featured Speakers

Introducing our esteemed speakers

Asha Saxena

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, WLDA

Sastry Durvasula

Chief Operating, Information and Digital Officer, TIAA

Danielle Arnone

Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Combe

Rashida Jones

Former President, MSNBC

Suzanne Brown

Director, NYSE Board Services

Tara Dziedzic

Head of US Listings, New York Stock Exchange

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast & Registration

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Opening Video

9:05 am - 9:10 am

Welcome Remarks

by Danielle Arnone

9:10 am - 9:25 am

Opening Keynote

The Agentic Enterprise: Leading Through the Next Shift in AI — Asha Saxena

9:25 am - 9:40 am

NYSE Executive Keynote

The Magnificent 7 & The AI Economy

9:45 am - 10:20 am

Board Leadership Panel

AI Governance, Board Readiness & Strategic Oversight

10:20 am - 10:35 am

Networking Break

10:35 am - 11:05 am

Hyperscaler AI Innovation Showcase

Building the Foundation for the Agentic Enterprise

11:10 am - 11:45 am

C-Suite Leadership Panel

Leading Enterprise Transformation in the Age of Agentic AI

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Networking Lunch & Sponsor Experience

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm

Enterprise AI Solutions Showcase

AI in Action: Scaling Enterprise Transformation

1:15 pm - 1:50 pm

CHRO Leadership Panel

The Future Workforce — Leading Humans & AI Together

1:50 pm - 2:25 pm

Risk, Governance & Cyber Leadership Panel

Building Trust in the Agentic Enterprise

2:25 pm - 2:55 pm

AI Startup Innovation Showcase:

The Future of Enterprise AI

2:55 pm - 3:00 pm

Closing Remarks & Awards Gala Preview

Discover What Awaits at the AI Summit

Date and Time

November 7, 2025 at 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Freedom Hall, NYSE, New York City

Topic

-Breakfast Pre-Function
-Summit Session 1
-Network Ice Breaker
-Summit Session 2
-Lunch Pre-function Roundtable Discussions +
-Summit Session 3
-Summit Session 4
-Summit Session 5
-Closing Remarks

Transform Your Business Vision

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking AI innovations and emerging technologies that will revolutionize your strategic approach.

Shape Tomorrow's Technology

Contribute to conversations with other forward-thinkers that influence the future trajectory of AI development.

Learn from Industry Pioneers

Connect with visionary leaders shaping the AI landscape and gain fresh insights into how data and AI are transforming industries and driving new opportunities.

Register for this Year's Summit & Gala

“Please note that all ticket purchases are final. WLDA event tickets and registrations are non-refundable. If attendees are unable to attend the event, payments cannot be applied toward future events.”

Early bird pricing is EXTENDED!
The Awards Gala caps the day on the evening of October 30, where this year's winners across the Enterprise, C-Suite Leadership, and Premier tiers are announced.

2026 WLDA SUMMIT AND AWARDS GALA MEMBERS REGISTRATION

Tickets

From $500

2026 WLDA SUMMIT & AWARDS GALA NON-MEMBERS REGISTRATION

Tickets

From $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Your ticket covers full-day access to the Summit at the New York Stock Exchange on 30 October, 8:00am to 4:00pm. That includes all keynotes, panels, and roundtables, plus breakfast, lunch, and networking throughout the day.

Yes. We are currently finalizing the details. Once those are completed, we will post the details in booking.

Yes. Summit access is part of every sponsorship package, with the number of passes set by your tier. If you'd like to sponsor at the 2026 Summit, see the options, email membership@wlda.tech and we'll walk you through what's included.

Book Your Stay at the Marriot Downtown NYC with the WLDA Group Rate

WLDA Awards Gala

Winner will be announced at the WLDA Gala Night on October 30, 2026.

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